250 teenagers from around the world gathered in Kildare for Foróige’s Leadership for Life Youth Conference which began today.
Four of the attendees were from Carrick on Suir Club.
The conference brings together young people from the USA, Ukraine, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, South Africa and Ireland to learn how to become leaders in their own lives.
During the week-long conference the teens learn crucial life skills such as empathy, decision making, communication skills, critical thinking and team-work.
The event has now returned to an in person event following the pandemic.
Foróige says youth activism and community action are central pillars of it’s Leadership programme and the Foróige Leadership for Life Programme is open to young adults aged 15-18.
As part of the week-long conference, the delegates will meet inspirational guest speakers including: Yemi Adenuga, the first black woman to be elected as a public representative in Ireland, Professor Mark Brennan, the UNESCO Chair for Rural Community, Leadership and Youth Development at Pennsylvania State University and Jordan Lee, professional high jump athlete on the Irish Paralympic team.
The charity works with over 50,000 young people and 5,500 adult volunteers annually, through a network of more than 500 youth clubs
